Follow the Light

Journey to the Manger

Day 3

John 1:1-9

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. 9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.

Something to Talk About
The the Gospel of John, the journey to the manger began... well,  all the way back, back before Abraham, back before Adam to the very beginning.  The journey to the manger began when the first word of creation was spoken... "Let there be light!"

Have you ever watched how a plant will turn the face of its blossoms and its leaves to the light?  That is because the plant needs light to grow and bear fruit.  Like the sunflower above, John the Baptist was pointing toward the light.  How do you stay focused on the light you need to grow and bear fruit?  How are  you pointing others toward the light that leads to the manger?

Prayer:
Dear God,
As I journey toward the manger, help me to keep focused on your light.  Help me to be like John and show others the way to you.  Amen.